IPA patent 8.3.2-allowability-under-section-1021 — IP Australia Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure – 8.3.2 Allowability Under Section 102(1)

Also in this Chapter: 8.3.1 Allowability of Amendments to Complete Specifications ​​​​​​​ 8.3.3 Allowability Under Section 102(2) - General Comment 8.3.4 Amendments to a Provisional Specification 8.3.5 Opposition to Amendments - Standard Patents Key Legislation: Patents Act: s102(1) What amendments are not allowable? Subsection 102(1) states: (1) An amendment of a complete specification is not allowable if, as a result of the amendment , the specification would claim matter not in substance disclosed in the specification as filed . This provision applies to amendments proposed and considered at any time.